- Department: Electronic Engineering
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Gianluca Tempesti
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
This module introduces students to digital design concepts along with the appropriate role of Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) in the modern digital design flow. Particular emphasis will be placed on using HDLs for the synthesis of digital circuits on one side and on the development of appropriate testing through the use of HDL testbenches and simulation. The module will then progress to a detailed analysis of the operation and structure of microprocessors, including the design of a simple RISC architecture using VHDL.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 |
Subject content aims:
Graduate skills aims:
To develop skills in critically evaluating and synthesising new information based on researched information and writing concise technical reports appropriate for the target audience
Subject content learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Graduate skills learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Be able to construct concise technical reports that critically evaluate and synthesise new information based on research, appropriate for the target audience
To develop individual and group skills in the design, test, and verification of digital circuits
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Individual Assignment 1 |
N/A | 25 |
Essay/coursework Individual Assignment 2 |
N/A | 75 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Individual Assignment 1 |
N/A | 25 |
Essay/coursework Individual Assignment 2 |
N/A | 75 |
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The Department of Electronic Engineering aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. Students are provided with their examination results within 20 working days of the end of any given examination period. The Department will also endeavour to return all coursework feedback within 20 working days of the submission deadline. The Department would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The Department will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date.
Roth, CH, Digital Systems Design using VHDL, PWS Publishing, 1998. ISBN 0-534-95099-X.
Pedroni, VA, Circuit Design and Simulation with VHDL, MIT press, 2010. ISBN 978 026 201 4335
Smith, John S. S., Application-Specific Integrated Circuits, Addison-Wesley, 1997, ISBN: 978-020-150-0226